Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued September 4 at 7:39AM CDT until September 4 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
September 4, 2026 - 5:39am
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 739 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Kenner, Metairie, Jefferson, Harahan, River Ridge, Elmwood and New
Orleans Armstrong Airport.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Jefferson, LA
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov